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Always Tlc
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (650) 345-1441
- Address
- 226 Sandpiper Court
- Licensed since
San Mateo County context
208*CCLD
Total facilities
6.0*CCLD
Avg citations
8.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.9*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
19 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87305(a)Type B
Requirement for building permit before construction
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed the same illegal storage room in the garage that was observed during the annual inspection in 2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(a)Type B
Living accommodations aligned with facility function
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1 and S2 reported that they reside at the facility and they sleep on the living room couches as well as another female staff who is currently on vacation which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87755(c)Type A
Authority to audit and copy facility records
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S2 and R4's files were not at the facility for review which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.618(c)(3)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S1's CPR expired in 2024 and S2's personnel file was not available for review which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(5)Type B
Use slip-resistant surfaces in bathing areas
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed there was non slip- resistant mats in both bathrooms which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87608(a)(5)(B)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 4 out of 6 residents have bed rails by the head and foot of the bed and according to the staff, these residents are not on hospice which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.695(c)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility was not able to provide any documents that emergency drills were completed accordingly which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a unit was built in the garage and according to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and Foster City Building permit, there was no records of a building permit was obtained which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87305(a)Type A
Requirement for building permit before construction
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed a unit was built in the garage and according to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and Foster City Building permit, there was no records of a building permit was obtained which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(d)(6)Type A
Passageways and stairways kept clear
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above LPA observed outdoor passageway was blocked by the wooden fence and stored many medical devices and other objects which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87456(a)(2)Type A
Perform a pre-admission resident appraisal
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as 4 out of 6 residents did not have a pre-admission appraisal which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87456(a)(3)Type B
Obtain and evaluate recent medical assessment
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed resident with diagnosis of dementia did not have a recent medical assessment which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87458(a)Type A
Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 1 out of 6 resident did not have a completed medical assessment/LIC602 on file which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87470(b)(2)Type A
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that there was no gowns available at the facility while caring for a resident who has a contagious disease which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(b)(17)(E)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 6 out of 6 residents did not have a copy of the reappraisals which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 1 staff did not have any training records for 2023 and 2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87608(a)(3)Type A
Maintain physician order documentation in resident record
Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed 2 out of 6 residents with bed rails by the head of the bed without a physician's order which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2022
- 87705(c)(3)(A)(B)(C)Type B
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following:(3) In addition to the on-the-job training requirements..staff who provide direct care to residents with dementia shall receive the following training... A) Dementia care including,..(B) Recognizing symptoms..(C) Recognizing the effects of medications...this requirement is not met as the facility was not able to provide documents that facility staff has received this training while providing care to resident with Dementia which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-28.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record.
- Inspection3 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection9 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
19 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Foster City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Always Tlc licensed in California?
Yes, Always Tlc is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2010.
How many citations does Always Tlc have?
Always Tlc has 19 citations on record: 12 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Always Tlc last inspected?
Always Tlc was last inspected on August 28, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Always Tlc?
Always Tlc is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Foster City, San Mateo County, California.
How does Always Tlc compare to other assisted living facilities in San Mateo County?
Always Tlc has 19 citations. The county average is 6.0 citations per facility. There are 208 assisted living facilities in San Mateo County.
Does Always Tlc have any serious violations?
Always Tlc has 12 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Always Tlc had any complaint inspections?
Always Tlc has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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